Magnificent Brood Frog
Pseudophryne covacevichae
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 13/07/2017
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 19/02/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: No other names
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Magnificent Brood Frog is a small frog that appears to be restricted to specific habitats around seepage areas in open eucalypt forests. As the total population size is likely to be very small, all of the known habitat is considered to be critical for survival.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
65
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
Habitat loss and degradation appear to be the greatest threats to the magnificent brood frog. As most of the species� distribution is not protected it is vulnerable to degradation from grazing, logging, road works and clearing. Chytridiomycosis may be a potential threat to this species, but no evidence of infections have been identified.